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“A Silent Voice” Team Reunite For “Liz and the Blue Bird” anime film

The creative team behind "A Silent Voice" have reunited for the next feature film based on Kyoto Animation's "Sound! Euphonium" franchise - "Liz and the Blue Bird", opening in Japan next April.

Josh A. Stevens • 15th December 2017

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Crunchyroll & Funimation Reveal First Wave of Winter 2018 Anime Simulcasts

The first wave of anime coming to streaming services this January has begun!

NormanicGrav • 14th December 2017

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Steins;Gate 0 Anime Adaptation Begins Broadcast in April 2018

One of the most anticipated anime adaptations is coming soon, plus a new trailer was released! Please be advised that this article may contain spoilers for the original Steins;Gate anime/VN.

NormanicGrav • 14th December 2017

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Mary and the Witch’s Flower Reportedly Opening May 2018

Launching Films has seemingly revealed the UK theatrical release date for Hiromasa Yonebayashi and Studio Ponoc's "Mary and the Witch's Flower", releasing here courtesy of Altitude Films.

Josh A. Stevens • 14th December 2017

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Watch The Trailer for “Sayaosa”, Mari Okada’s Anime Feature Film Debut!

From P.A. Works (Shirobako), the full trailer for Mari Okada's anime feature film debut, "Let's Decorate the Promised Flowers in the Farewell Morning" (Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou) has been released ahead of the film's February Japanese release!

Josh A. Stevens • 14th December 2017

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First Teaser Released for Mamoru Hosoda’s “Mirai from the Future” Anime Film

The first teaser trailer for the latest anime film from Mamoru Hosoda ("Summer Wars", "Wolf Children"), "Mirai from the Future" has been released - alongside news of a summer 2018 Japanese theatrical date!

Josh A. Stevens • 13th December 2017

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Anime Limited Updates on ‘Sword of the Stranger’, Xmas Sale Mystery Box & More!

Anime Limited unveiled some new details on their special re-release for Sword of the Stranger, plus we round-up all of the info from their latest Xmas sale and briefly update folks on the latest out of print titles.

NormanicGrav • 11th December 2017

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Your Name Now Streaming on Amazon Prime for UK & Ireland

One of the most anticipated anime movies of recent years is now available on the streaming platform.

NormanicGrav • 11th December 2017

Anime Review

Fate/Apocrypha Episodes 1 – 12 Review (Streaming)

Fate/Apocrypha is 12 episodes complete with grand battles, great animation and glorious Fate-fanservice magic in a new overblown but fun-filled story. If you have Netflix, then don’t hesitate to check it out.

darkstorm • 11th December 2017

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Pokémon The Movie 2018 Teased For July Japanese Release

Japanese variety show Oha Suta has broadcast the first teaser trailer for the tentatively titled Pokémon The Movie 2018. Seemingly continuing the story of I Choose You, the film opens in Japanese cinemas next July.

Josh A. Stevens • 10th December 2017

Anime Review

Castle Town Dandelion Review

Whilst there is a strong concept at the core of Castle Town Dandelion, there are so many issues that it makes it tough to recommend, despite the occasional glimpses of good

IncendiaryLemon • 8th December 2017

Anime Review

Dragon Ball Super Episodes 112 – 118 Review

The “Tournament of Power” continues onwards as Dragon Ball Super shows more fights, transformations and magical girl parodies than you can shake a stick at… oh and technically Episode 118 might have the highest death counter in anime history! Read on to find out more!

Cold Cobra • 7th December 2017

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HIDIVE Adds Sunday Without God plus other Catalogue titles for UK Streaming

More catalogue titles join the HIDIVE legal streaming service, each have English dub support as well.

NormanicGrav • 6th December 2017

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Anime Ltd OOP Update: Aldnoah Zero, Expelled From Paradise & SAO II Part 4 CEs join the list

In addition another title has officially sold out.

NormanicGrav • 6th December 2017

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Anime Limited Reveal ‘Persona 3 the Movie’ Standard Edition Blu-ray Plans

Plus there are also some good news for folks who were wondering about the audio issue surrounding Persona 3 Movie 2.

NormanicGrav • 6th December 2017

Anime Review

Fairy Tail Part 20 Review

It's the beginning of the end as we enter Fairy Tail's final arc.

Ian Wolf • 6th December 2017

Anime Review

Girls und Panzer: This is the Real Anzio Battle! Review

A nice episode, but it should have been released with the other OVA rather than on its own.

Ian Wolf • 5th December 2017

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“In This Corner of the World”, “Napping Princess” Receive Annie Nominations

The 45th Annie Award nominations have been revealed! In This Corner of the World, Napping Princess and Mary and the Witch's Flower all receive nods in the Los Angeles-based awards ceremony.

Josh A. Stevens • 4th December 2017

Film Review

Shin Godzilla Review

Shin Godzilla is a spectacular film, modernising the historic franchise for a brand-new audience, and bringing Godzilla back with a bang.

IncendiaryLemon • 4th December 2017

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Altitude Debuts Mary and the Witch’s Flower English Trailer

Altitude Films have released the first English dubbed trailer for Studio Ponoc's debut film, Hiromasa Yonebayashi's magical "Mary and the Witch's Flower" - starring Ruby Barnhill, Kate Winslet and Jim Broadbent!

Josh A. Stevens • 4th December 2017